Jeff Hardie picks up the ‘Life' baton

CANCER Council Queensland last week welcomed Jeff Hardie as Mackay's Relay for Life co-ordinator.

Mr Hardie, who is also a prolific organiser and national president of the Association of Apex Clubs after 14 years of volunteer work, will be responsible for working with and facilitating CCQ volunteer committees throughout the Mackay region.

The Relay for Life is a global fundraising event where teams of 10 to 15 participants walk a relay throughout the night.

Mr Hardie is keen to rally support from the public, with the Moranbah Relay for Life being the last relay event that the Mackay region will hold this year.

“The Moranbah Relay for Life is in its third year, having raised over $150,000 for cancer research, which is a fair effort,” he said.

Mr Hardie emphasised how important the event was in terms of advocating awareness and raising funds for this important issue.

“Relay for Life is a fantastic community event with the focus on raising funds to continue the fight against cancer,” he said.